The vocabulary of Family in Spanish and English

Spanish English Spanish English

Abuela Grandmother Madre Mother

Abuelita Grandma Madrina Godmother

Abuelito Grandad Mam Mum(my)

Abuelo Grandfather Marido ; Esposo Husband

Abuelos Grandparents Media naranja Better half

Adoptado Adopted Esposa ; Mujer Wife

Amigo/a Friend Nieta Granddaughter

Amistad Friendship Nieto Grandson

Amor fraternal Brotherly love Nieto/a Grandchild

Antepasados Ancestors , Novia Girlfriend

Forebears ,
Forefathers

Bisabuela Great-grandmother Novio Boyfriend

Bisabuelo Great-grandfather Nuera Daughter-in-law

Compromiso ; Engagement Padrastro Stepfather

Noviazgo

Conocido/a Acquaintance Padre Father

Cuada Sister-in-law Padre/madre Single parent

soltero/a

Cuado Brother-in-law Padres Parents

De humilde cuna Of humble birth Padrino Godfather

De noble alcurnia Of noble birth Padrino de boda Best man

Descendientes Descendants Pap Dad(dy)

Dinasta Dynasty Pariente ; Relation ,

Familiar Relative

El benjamn/la The baby of the Parientes Kinsmen by

benjamina family consanguineos blood

Familia Family Primo/Prima Cousin

Fraternidad Fraternity Primognito First-born

Gemelos Twins Prometido Engaged

Generacin Generation Sobrina Niece

Heredero Heir Sobrino Nephew

Hermana Sister Sucesin Succession

Hermano Brother Suegra Mother-in-law

Hermano de Foster brother Suegro Father-in-law

leche

Hermano de Uterine brother Ta Aunt

madre

Hija Daughter To Uncle

Hijastra Stepdaughter Vida familiar Family life

Hijastro Stepson Yerno Son-in-law

Hijo Son Hijo/a nico/a Only child

Hijo ilegtimo Illegitimate child Hurfano/a Orphan

Hijo mayor Eldest child Hijo mayor Eldest child

Hijo legtimo Legitimate child Madrastra Stepmother